Earn THREE of the following Webelos Scout activity badges: Craftsman,
Forester, Geologist, Naturalist, Outdoorsman, and Readyman.

Find interesting facts about Dr. Charles H. Townes using resources in
your school or local library or on the Internet (with your parent's or guardian's
permission and guidance). Then discuss what you learned with your mentor,
including answers to the following questions: What very important award
did Dr. Townes earn? What was Dr. Townes' most famous invention?

Find out about five other famous scientists, technology innovators,
engineers, or mathematicians approved by your mentor. Discuss what you learned
with your mentor.

Speak with your teacher(s) at school (or your parents if you are home-schooled)
OR one of your Cub Scout leaders about your interest in earning the Webelos
Scout Supernova award. Ask them why they think math and science are important
in your education. Discuss what you learn with your mentor.

Participate in a science project or experiment in your classroom or
school. Discuss this activity with your mentor.

Do ONE of the following:

Visit with someone who works in a STEM-related career. Discuss what
you learned with your mentor.

Learn about a career that depends on knowledge about science, technology,
engineering, or mathematics. Discuss what you learned with your mentor.

Under the direct supervision of your mentor, do an experiment that shows
how the scientific method (or scientific process) is used. Prepare a short
report on the results of your experiment for your mentor.

Participate in a Nova- or other STEM-related activity in your Webelos
Scout den or pack meeting that is conducted by a Boy Scout or Venturer who
is working on his or her Supernova award. If this is not possible, participate
in Nova- or STEM-related activity in your den or pack meeting.

Submit an application for the Webelos Scout Supernova award to the district
Nova or advancement committee for approval.

The requirements for and further information about
this award may be found in the 2012 edition of the
Cub Scout Nova Awards Guidebook (BSA Publication No. 34032/ SKU 614935)

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